Rep. Erik Paulsen released his first television ad of the 2010 campaign cycle on Thursday. The ad, titled “Kids,” highlights Paulsen’s math skills and features his four daughters. “Balancing the budget can be achieved by spending less,” he says.…
MinnPost’s Derek Wallbank dug in and found the answer to many people’s question: Who is “Jim the Election Guy” in Rep. Michele Bachmann’s campaign ads? He’s not “Jim” at all, but Beau Peregino, a Maryland actor currently…
Rep. Tim Walz released a new television ad on Wednesday called “Right Thing.” The ad tells the story of Vietman veteran Mike Trok, who had trouble getting help from the Veteran’s Administration after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease from…
Rep. Michele Bachmann released the third television ad of her campaign; it’s the third to attack DFL opponent Tarryl Clark and the third to use “Jim the Election Guy.” It again criticizes Clark for raising taxes, but uses the…
Independence Party gubernatorial candidate Tom Horner released his second ad of the campaign cycle over the weekend. Titled “Picture,” the ad paints his opponents — DFLer Mark Dayton and Republican Tom Emmer — as too far too the left…
Dr. Jack Shepard, perennial political candidate and an American fugitive living in Italy, lost his campaign complaint against GOP-endorsed candidate Teresa Collett earlier on Tuesday. Shepard, who challenged Collett in the Republican primary, filed a complaint against Collett…
WCCO’s Reality Check evaluated Rep. Michele Bachmann’s latest ad targeting DFL opponent Tarryl Clark and ruled it a “distortion.” The ad has generated a hefty amount of criticism in the last few days. On Tuesday the Minnesota…
Rep. Michele Bachmann’s most recent television ad raised the ire of the Minnesota State Fair for using its logo without permission. The Bachmann campaign swapped the logo out with a generic one (at right), but Minnesota Public…
Rep. Michele Bachmann’s latest ad featuring “Jim the Election Guy” — which criticizes DFL opponent Tarryl Clark for raising taxes on corn dogs, deep-fried bacon and beer — did…
The Alliance for a Better Minnesota has released its fifth ad targeting Republican candidate for governor Tom Emmer. The ad, titled “Minnesota Cannot Afford Tom Emmer as Governor,” complains of Emmer’s ties to big business. According to the…
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